Category: Television

  • Convergence: Everything you need to know

    Convergence: Everything you need to know

    Mumbai: Get ready for an unforgettable showdown as Riot Games debuts Convergence, its first-ever esports tournament in India in partnership with The Esports Club and sponsored by Lenovo! We’re excited to announce the match-ups and schedule as six of the best VALORANT teams in the world battle it out at the Manpho Convention Center in Bangalore from 14 to 17 December.

    Riot Games country manager, India and South Asia Arun Rajappa said, “Convergence marks an incredible moment for Riot Games in India, and we’re grateful to our devoted VALORANT fans who’ve been with us since 2020. India holds a special place in our global growth vision, and our focus on player-centric community building remains unwavering. Our aim is to establish India as a premier destination for esports, fostering an inclusive ecosystem that not only uplifts players but also captivates audiences, reinforcing the vibrancy of the gaming landscape.”

    If you want to be there in person to witness the action firsthand, you can grab your tickets. here.

    Participating Teams

    Convergence will see franchised teams from Asia, Europe, and the Americas and True Rippers Esports, an Indian team that qualified via a Closed Qualifier event.

    1. Global Esports (India)
    2. Gen.G Esports (South Korea)
    3. Team Vitality (France)
    4. FUT Esports (Turkey)
    5. FURIA (Brazil)
    6. True Ripper Esports (India)

    Tournament Format

    Tournament Schedule

    Where to Watch

    The tournament will be broadcast in multiple languages (Hindi, English and Korean) and the full list of channels can be found below.

    Twitch

    English: https://www.twitch.tv/valorant_pacific
    Korean: https://www.twitch.tv/valorant_kr

    YouTube

    English: https://www.youtube.com/@VCTPacific
    English: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsportsClub
    Hindi: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsportsClub
    Hindi: https://www.youtube.com/@VALORANTEsportsSA
    Korean: https://www.youtube.com/@VCTkr

    Others

    Korean: https://bj.afreecatv.com/valorant
    Korean: https://game.naver.com/esports/Valorant/home

  • 1stadia partners with Eurosport to broadcast the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023

    1stadia partners with Eurosport to broadcast the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023

    Mumbai: Eurosport, a prominent name in sports entertainment, has acquired the television broadcasting rights for FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 across the Indian subcontinent, encompassing India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The tournament with seven teams is set to commence on 12  December 2023, at the King Abdullah Sport City, with subsequent matches scheduled at Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Stadium in Saudi Arabia until its culmination on 22 December 2023.

    FIFA Club World Cup is FIFA’s highest-level club tournament, which brings together continental champions from across the globe. This includes UEFA Champions League winner Manchester City and Fluminese FC from Brazil.

    The rights for the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023 were obtained through a strategic partnership with 1Stadia, the innovative sports media company facilitating the distribution of premier sporting events.

    Eurosport India head  Ruchir Jain,  said, “We are absolutely thrilled to announce our association with 1stadia to broadcast of the FIFA Club World Cup on Eurosport. This event holds a paramount place in the annual club football calendar, marking the crowning of the world champion. Renowned teams such as Manchester City, Al-Ittihad, and others, featuring star players like Erling Haaland and Karim Benzema, will grace the grand stage. It’s an unmissable event. Our commitment has always been to provide top-notch sports content to our audience, and with this initiative, we’re taking a significant stride in bringing the very best of global football to our viewers in India.”

    1Stadia CEO Sangeet Shirodkar, said, “We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Eurosport for the live broadcasting of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023. This partnership not only reinforces our commitment to delivering premium sports content but also marks a significant milestone in providing football enthusiasts worldwide with unparalleled access to this prestigious tournament. By joining forces with Eurosport and integrating FanCode into the equation, we are ensuring a cutting-edge, immersive, and accessible viewing experience for fans. Together, we look forward to setting new standards in sports broadcasting and bringing the excitement of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 to a global audience like never before.”

    The FIFA Club World Cup 2023 promises to be a riveting spectacle, with captivating matchups and unexpected twists. The clash between Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad, led by the phenomenal 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema, and Auckland City of New Zealand in the first round sets the stage for an intense competition.

    The unique format of the tournament, pitting the host country’s team against the OFC Champions League holders, adds an extra layer of excitement. The winner of this encounter faces CAF Champions League winner Al Ahly of Egypt in the second round, and Mexico’s Club Leon will take on AFC Champions League winners Urawa Reds of Japan. South America’s Fluminese and Europe’s Manchester City teams will join the competition from the semi-finals, competing against winners of the second round of matches.

    The tournament winners earn the right to call themselves the best club in the world.

  • BBC staff members launch new company to serve audiences with BBC Indian language services

    BBC staff members launch new company to serve audiences with BBC Indian language services

    Mumbai: Four BBC staff members have today (12 December) announced plans to leave the organisation and form a new entity in India which will provide audiences with a breadth of services across India, as commissioned by the BBC.  

    The establishment of Collective Newsroom Pvt Ltd ensures the BBC and Collective Newsroom can meet their shared commitment to Indian audiences and cover stories on India that matter to global audiences. It complies with the Indian foreign direct investment law.

    Collective Newsroom has been established as an Indian company, wholly owned by Indian citizens, with four existing staff members leaving the BBC to lead Collective Newsroom. These senior leaders have a wealth of editorial and programme-making experience. The BBC will commission Collective Newsroom to produce its six Indian language services as well as Indian digital output and an Indian YouTube channel in English for audiences globally.

    The BBC has a long-held and deep-rooted place in India’s media landscape, having first launched the Hindi language service in 1940. Since then it has developed a range of BBC output, expanding the number of Indian language services and growing audience figures from decade to decade with its agenda-setting and high-impact journalism.

    BBC India senior news editor Rupa Jha and founding shareholder of Collective Newsroom, said, “Audiences in India can be assured that the BBC’s Indian language services and unique range of quality output will inform, educate and entertain audiences across our diverse and highly engaged country under the agreement between the BBC and Collective Newsroom. We launch Collective Newsroom with big ambitions for audiences in India and beyond.”

    BBC News deputy CEO said Jonathan Munro, “The BBC’s presence in India is steeped in a rich history that has always put audiences first, so we warmly welcome the formation of Collective Newsroom which continues that progression. The BBC will get first-class content from Collective Newsroom that will be rooted in India and in line with the editorial standards audiences expect from the BBC. We look forward to working with them.”

    BBC News International Services senior controller Liliane Landor said, “Two of the BBC’s critical strengths are its truly global output for audiences and our reputation as a trusted source of news. We are deeply committed to excellence in journalism for and from India, and this agreement ensures the continued production of independent, international and impartial journalism that the BBC News brand is renowned for in India and around the world.”

    Activity for BBC monitoring and the BBC’s English language newsgathering operation for global output will remain with the BBC.

    Notes to editors:

    1.    The four staff members leaving the BBC to lead Collective Newsroom are; Rupa Jha, Mukesh Sharma, Sanjoy Majumder and Sara Hassan

    2.    The BBC provides content in six Indian languages (BBC News Hindi, BBC News Marathi, BBC News Gujarati, BBC News Punjabi, BBC News Tamil, BBC News Telugu) as well as in English, to 82 million people around the country on average each week

    3.    BBC News Hindi is the BBC’s language service with the largest audience and in 2023, across all platforms, its weekly reach figure grew 27 per cent year-on-year

    4.    The BBC World Service reaches 318 million people on average every week globally and operates 42 different language services

  • TV9 Network dominates the Indiantelevision.com News Television Awards 2023

    TV9 Network dominates the Indiantelevision.com News Television Awards 2023

    Mumbai: In a resounding recognition of its commitment to excellence in journalism, TV9 Network won a staggering 53 awards at the News Television Awards 2023, organised by Indiantelevision.com at an event on 9 December in Holiday Inn, Delhi.

    The honours span no less than 15 categories and 7 languages, recognising the work of multiple broadcast channels and digital platforms by TV9 Network, including News9 Plus, The Innovation Hub, Money 9, TV9 Bharatvarsh, TV9 Bangla, TV9 Gujarati, TV9 Kannada, TV9 Marathi, TV9 Telugu and the TV9 UPUK Digital YouTube channel.

    Incepted in 2007, the News Television Awards honour outstanding television news journalism across 45 unique categories in 8 different languages, rewarding “channel programmers, anchors, presenters, technicians, producers, editors, reporters and management”, as per its website.

    “There is a major transformation taking place in the realm of Indian news media today. As viewers become more discerning amidst a surplus of options, TV9 Network has succeeded at disrupting the status quo, both in conventional broadcasting and in digital news formats. From pioneering the world’s first news OTT platform to delivering unparalleled coverage of current affairs through traditional television, innovation is at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment is to continually enhance the quality of content while upholding the fundamental tenets of journalistic integrity”, said TV9 Network chief growth officer Raktim Das.

    Indiantelevision.com founder & CEO Anil NM Wanvari, joined the panel of jurors for this year’s event, which included esteemed personalities such as PolicyBazaar CMO Sai Narayan, Gulf Marketing head Amit Gheji and JK Tyre CMO Amit Gujral among others.

    News9 Plus, India’s first news OTT platform took home 8 laurels at the event, across the ‘Programming’ and ‘Promo, Designing and Packaging’ categories, with TV9 Network MD and CEO’s ‘Duologue with Barun Das ft. Mithali Raj’ winning the award for ‘Editorial Choice – Most Cerebral Talk Show’.

    TV9 Network Innovation Hub, the flagship brand solutions powerhouse, bagged 2 wins for the Set Design and Brand Partnership of its ‘Road to Safety’ campaign, which aimed to increase awareness about road safety in India.

    Money9, the personal finance OTT offering by TV9 Network and the first of its kind in India, was also graced with the ‘Original Programming On OTT (Hindi)’ award, for its show Money Central.

    Also winning big were the broadcast channels, with TV9 Bangla walking away with an unprecedented 12 accolades, including 3 Personality Awards, for Amritanshu Bhattacharya, Anirban Chowdhury and Suman Mahapatra.

    TV9 Telugu scored a similarly impressive 11 wins, with 3 Special Awards and 4 Personality Awards given out to Deepthi Vajpeye, Rajinikanth Vellalacheruvu, G Nethravathi and Pranitha Yadav.

    TV9 UPUK, the YouTube channel dedicated to quality news coverage of events in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand also emerged a big winner of the evening, with 4 Programming Awards and 2 Personality Awards, to Pankaj Tripathi and Brijesh Tiwari.

    On another front, Shivani Purohit of TV9 Gujarati was also conferred with a Personality Award, bringing the total tally of honours bestowed on the channel to 6.

    Meanwhile, TV9 Kannada and TV9 Marathi enjoyed great success in the Programming Categories, taking home 3 and 2 commendations respectively.

    Logging one win for Programming and one Personality Award to Mahesh Kumar Tiwari, TV9 Bharatvarsh rounded out the Network’s tally for the evening, bringing the figure up to a tremendous 53.

  • Tata Play introduces Addressable Ads for linear television

    Tata Play introduces Addressable Ads for linear television

    Mumbai: India’s largest content distribution platform Tata Play, has announced Addressable Ads for linear television. Addressable TV advertising technology enables advertisers to selectively segment TV audiences and serve different ads to different households, even if they are watching the same content. In essence, digital-akin media planning can now be achieved on television through Addressable Ads. Starting today, brands can sharpen the targeting of their linear TV ads through filters of geographies and audience profiles.

    Addressable TV ads mark a revolutionary milestone for television advertising as it merges linear TV with digital capabilities. TV advertising is essential for top-of-funnel deliveries. With Tata Play’s Addressable Ads solution, advertisers can enjoy a better ROI with functionalities like targeting and buying impressions. Broadcast partners are now empowered with an opportunity to offer a more relevant, rewarding, and effective inventory.

    Tata Play CEO & managing director Harit Nagpal explained how the new development disrupts the linear TV advertising ecosystem, “While Television delivers the highest advertising reach for brands, it doesn’t offer sharper targeting. With our targeted ad delivery, we can now split a TV spot into multiple beams with each beam carrying messages to distinctive audience cohorts, as required by the advertisers.”

    This breakthrough marks a first for unconnected boxes, empowering advertisers to reach their targeted audience with complete measurability. The segmentation will be based on audience profiles and various geographical cuts, making television advertising more engaging and effective. Tata Play has partnered with Invidi and TAM for this initiative. While Invidi will manage the tech aspect of Addressable ads, TAM will facilitate audience measurement and monitoring.

  • How has the Indian viewer of long-content evolved?

    How has the Indian viewer of long-content evolved?

    Mumbai: A decade ago, Indian television was dominated by soap operas and family dramas. The limited choice and often repetitive content left viewers wanting more. This frustration paved the way for the streaming revolution. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, and others entered the Indian market, offering a plethora of options across genres and languages.

    The Indian viewers, once bound by rigid TV schedules, suddenly had the freedom to watch what they wanted, when they wanted. This marked the beginning of a seismic shift in the consumption of long-form content. The audience was no longer tethered to the living room; they could watch their favourite shows and movies on their smartphones, tablets, or laptops. One of the most significant changes in the Indian viewer’s preferences has been the diversification of content. While family dramas and sitcoms still hold a special place in our hearts, viewers have grown more inclined towards exploring diverse genres. Crime thrillers, historical dramas, sci-fi series, and international content have found a dedicated fan base. Here are some more evolutions of the long form content consumer

    Nuanced storytelling

    The long form content viewer today has broken away from traditional, run of the mill concepts which were mass favourites. Traditional entertainment often followed familiar and predictable formulas. For example, many television shows and movies relied on standard plotlines, character archetypes, and storytelling techniques that had proven successful. Today more and more viewers are shifting are demanding nuanced and complex storylines to keep them hooked. This means they want narratives that challenge them intellectually, emotionally, and morally. They want characters with depth and development, intricate plot twists, and thought-provoking themes. This demand has led to the creation of content that explores a wide range of topics and genres.

    Binge watching

    Binge-watching has transformed the way audiences consume content. In the past, viewers were limited by TV schedules and movie timings, but now, with long-form content readily accessible, binge-watching has become a common phenomenon. It involves viewers becoming deeply engrossed in a show, series, or movie, often watching multiple seasons or episodes in one sitting due to content availability. Many proudly admit to being binge-watchers. This surge in binge-watching has created a higher demand for content, as consumption accelerates, prompting content creators to produce more to meet viewers’ insatiable appetite for continuous, immersive storytelling

    Watching content from different regions

    Most long form content had restricted distribution due to language issues. However, today, global accessibility, including subtitles and dubbing, has cultivated enthusiastic fans worldwide. The popularity of Turkish serials and K-dramas in India stands testament to this fact. The pandemic accelerated language-agnostic viewing as viewers sought compelling content through digital streaming, uncovering gems from various regions. Now, the focus is on the content’s concept and storyline, transcending language and cultural origins. This shift has expanded markets for long-form content creators.

    Passive to active consumers

    Today’s social media natives aren’t passive consumers of long-form content; they’re active and engaged fans. They form fan clubs, create pages for celebrities and characters, drive trending hashtags, and participate in content discussions on platforms like Reddit. This involvement sparks spin-offs, alternate storylines, and direct feedback loops with writers, influencing the creative process

    Over the years, the Indian viewer’s journey has undergone a remarkable transformation, as they have played a pivotal role in shaping and driving numerous changes within the long form content market.

    The author of this article is Creative Viibe founder Santosh Kher.

  • NDTV Profit Launches with dynamic ‘We All Love Money’campaign

    NDTV Profit Launches with dynamic ‘We All Love Money’campaign

    Mumbai: The NDTV network has announced the launch of the new NDTV Profit (TV channel + digital platforms) with a bang last Friday. Ahigh-impact campaign titled: ‘We All Love Money,’conceptualised around how no one disagrees on whether they like money, and how NDTV Profit is all about helping Indians profit from their investments, announced the launch to the world.

    The campaign was splashed on the front pages of the top financial newspapers as well as hoardings in major cities, and on digital.

    The launch featured a star-studded line-up, including prominent celebrities and top leaders from the financial industry and markets. The day commenced with the sounding of the BSE bell at NDTV Profit’s swanky new Mumbai office, by actor and entrepreneur Kriti Sanon—symbolising the beginning of the day’s trading activities.

    Speaking to NDTV Profit’s Executive Editors Niraj Shah and Tamanna Inamdar, Sanon delved into her skincare venture, Hyphen, underscoring her mission to simplify skincare routines. She emphasised Hyphen’s dedication to affordability, advocating the notion that effective products need not come with a hefty price tag.

    Drawing a parallel between skincare and stock choices, the narrative pointed out that, just as expensive stocks may not be the best, NDTV Profit aims to furnish insights supported by research and data to assist users in finding real value in their financial decisions. The channel’s launch campaign tagline, “We All Love Money,” thus aligns with its editorial philosophy centred around prosperity, growth, and abundance, recognising wealth creation as a primary objective for the new India.

    Vedanta chairman and founder Anil Agarwal was also seen attending the launch activities at the NDTV Profit offices. Speaking on the channel, he expressed optimism that NDTV Profit would become the voice of a billion people, emphasising the strong aspiration for investing even in rural India—another pointer to why ‘We All Love Money,’ works across India, and across economic and urban-rural divides. He envisioned NDTV Profit as a platform to help people create additional income through investment returns, once again aligning with the channel’s tagline.

    Later that afternoon, NDTV Profit hosted the India Unlimited Summit in a gathering of the Who’s Who of India Inc., with captains of Indian industry part of the launch.Stalwarts like Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank;Ramesh Damani, veteran investor and chairman of Avenue Supermarts; Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO, NSE, and Raamdeo Agrawal, chairman of Motilal Oswal, participated in the ceremonial lamp lighting and marked the beginning of the official launch by ringing the NSE bell that marked the close of trading for the day.

    Uday Kotak expressed hope that NDTV Profit would catalyse the nation’s transformation from a country of savers to investors, while Amitabh Chaudhary, MD & CEO of Axis Bank encouraged NDTV Profit to build on India’s growing aspirations.

    Digital infrastructure’s role in facilitating growth and profits was underscored by Bharti Enterprises founder Sunil Bharti Mittal who also highlighted the significant contribution of digital activities to the GDP and predicted further growth, and a great future.

    Market veterans also predicted a bullish outlook for Indian markets at the event, with Raamdeo Agrawal anticipating the Nifty 50 would surpass 50,000 by 2031. Madhusudan Kela echoed this optimism, attributing it to a stable government, a progressive election mandate, and keen foreign investor interest.

    Following the close of market activities, a grand launch party cheered NDTV Profit’s launch, featuring live music and the presence of media agency leaders and industry CMOs, all joining in the celebration of the brand’s commitment to helping audiences make informed financial decisions.
     

  • Manorama News associates with Voter’s Mood Research for an extensive opinion poll ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

    Manorama News associates with Voter’s Mood Research for an extensive opinion poll ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

    Mumbai: In a significant move towards understanding the pulse of the Kerala voters, Manorama News has associated with Voter’s Mood Research (VMR) for an extensive opinion poll, ahead of the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. With a mammoth sample size of 28,000 participants, this survey is set to be the largest of its kind in Kerala, aiming to capture the detailed nuances of the public’s opinions regarding local and national politics.

    Renowned for its precision, accuracy, and remarkable proximity to live results in the past two State Assembly Elections, Manorama News has earned a reputation for delivering insightful and reliable opinion polls. The forthcoming poll, the first in a series of three, is set to become a clinical parameter for the public, offering a valuable tool for introspection into their voting choices.

    Manorama News has a track record of delivering accurate results, as demonstrated by its close alignment with the final outcomes in both the 2021 and 2016 Kerala State Assembly elections and the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. The channel’s commitment to precision and reliability positions this opinion poll as a benchmark for understanding public sentiment, setting the stage for informed and enlightened decision-making among voters.

    Scheduled to be broadcast on television from 11 December to 13 December over three consecutive days, from 8 pm to 10 pm, the opinion poll promises to be an engaging and informative spectacle for viewers. The survey will chronicle over various topics like performance of the central government and the state government, factors that can influence the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, evaluation of member of parliaments etc.  Leading the panel will be the prime anchors of Manorama News including Johny Lukose, Shibu Joseph, Shani Prabhakaran, and Ayyappadas.    

  • VICE Studios shines beyond Filmfare Win; Spotlight on groundbreaking series “Rainbow Rishta”

    VICE Studios shines beyond Filmfare Win; Spotlight on groundbreaking series “Rainbow Rishta”

    Mumbai: Trailblazing production house Vice Studios, is making headlines not only for its recent Filmfare win for Best Non-fiction Original of 2023 ‘Cinema Marte Dum Tak’ but also for its groundbreaking show ‘Rainbow Rishta’, which has been receiving widespread acclaim for its bold exploration of the LGBTQI community. ‘Cinema Marte Dum Tak’ is Vice Studio’s first series created for Amazon Prime Video, the second of which, ‘Rainbow Rishta’, creatively led by filmmaker Jaydeep Sarkar, was released just last month to widespread critical acclaim.

    While the Filmfare win has solidified Vice Studio’s position as a force to be reckoned with in the film industry, the studio aims to captivate audiences worldwide with a diverse range of compelling narratives. The expansion of the content library reinforces VICE Studios commitment to delivering high-quality, thought-provoking, and culturally relevant content across various platforms.

    Vice Studios head Samira Kanwar said, “At VICE, our commitment to create unique and inclusive stories is resonating with the audience around the globe. This is great validation for the hard work that we as a team have been doing for the last five years and breaking ground in non-fiction storytelling and proving that it is not only important but there is also an audience for it in India. Winning a Filmfare award is a tremendous achievement, and we’re thrilled about it, we hope our success goes beyond that.”

    Adding to this, Vice Media APAC managing director Nilesh Zaveri, said, “In five years, Vice Studios has become the frontrunner for documentary content in the Indian OTT space, with over 30 hours of content across major streamers like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+, with more in the pipeline, as it settles into the ever-changing Indian media landscape as the go-to studio for fact-based content. From hard-hitting true crime documentaries to character-focused, heartfelt docuseries about art, culture, and real stories about real people.”

    As Vice Studios continues to make waves in the entertainment industry, it remains dedicated to its mission of creating content that reflects the richness and diversity of the human experience.

  • ZEE Biskope innovates with Ghar Duariya Birthday Lahariya

    ZEE Biskope innovates with Ghar Duariya Birthday Lahariya

    Mumbai: In its inaugural week, ZEE Biskope quickly became the dominant force in the market, elevating the presentation of a movie channel in the Bhojiwood genre like never before. The channel not only set several industry standards but also positioned itself as a pioneering influencer within the category. Through blockbuster premieres, carefully curated movie festivals, and innovative viewer engagement initiatives, ZEE Biskope has established its status as a proven preferred brand. The brand has brought multiple initiatives that the Bhojpuri market has never been exposed to and hence proved to be a thought leader throughout its remarkable journey. As the brand commemorates its fourth anniversary on 21 December, it’s time to thank the viewers for showering their love and blessings on the much-loved family entertainer in Bhojiwood. With much gratitude, ZEE Biskope is all set to continue its promise of delivering category-first initiatives to the Bhojpuri audience. The channel launches Ghar Duariya’s Birthday Lahariya – a campaign that celebrates the outstanding journey of the channel with its ardent viewers. For the first time in the history of Bhojiwood, a brand will reach directly in-person to the viewer’s house along with Bhojiwood’s superstar Arvind Akela Kallu to celebrate the brand’s fourth birthday along with the viewer families. The association of the viewers with the brand goes way notches higher with this initiative where the distance between the reel and the real world diminishes and the viewer becomes a part of the brand family. Read along to know how the brand plans this unique initiative.

    Viewers are invited to watch the prime-time movie on ZEE Biskope between 6 – 9 pm from 10 to 16 December. A question will be flashed during the movie that will have four answer options. Viewers need to give a missed call on 8563856307. Upon call back, they need to choose the right answer options in the IVR. The campaign running for a week will have seven winners who will have the great opportunity to host Arvind Akela Kallu while he celebrates ZEE Biskope’s birthday with the viewer families. The celebration at the viewer’s home will include an array of activities such as games, dance, candid conversations with the family, cake cutting, and an abundance of fun with the entire family. This unique initiative aims to bring the magic of Bhojiwood directly to the homes of ZEE Biskope’s dedicated viewers.

    On the brand’s birthday i.e., 21 December, ZEE Biskope will broadcast a special 30-minute episode between 6:00 pm and 6:30 pm anchored by Arvind Akela Kallu. This show will encapsulate the essence of the celebration that ZEE Biskope had with all the seven viewer families, providing a comprehensive and entertaining overview of the fun, frolic & merriment that the Biskope lovers truly deserved.

    Speaking about this unique initiative, ZEEL chief cluster officer – East Samrat Ghosh said, “ZEE Biskope has undoubtedly been a thought leader for introducing distinctive and groundbreaking marketing initiatives, setting precedents in the Bhojpuri category. Even this time, the brand extends its innovative approach to its birthday campaign. Ghar Duariya’s Birthday Lahariya initiative is a testament to our commitment in creating immersive experiences for our viewers. The campaign’s TV- -Ground – TV route not just gratifies viewers for watching Biskope but even brings Bhojiwood right into their homes and then showcases the celebration with viewer families to the world. Its specially designed to ensure not just the brand but even its associate partners also have a one-on-one bond with the esteemed viewers. Given its unique format where viewers will experience brand up close and personal, it’s expected to drive positive results for us.”

    ZEEL chief channel officer – Bhojpuri Cluster Amarpreet Singh Saini added, “In the Bhojpuri heartland, our viewers are regarded not only as spectators but as integral members of our extended family. As we rejoice four years of Bhojiwood magic by brand Biskope, we continue to live up to our promise of bringing category-first concepts to our viewers. This initiative is an opportunity to foster deeper connections, meaningful association, and preserve enduring memories with our viewers. Through this campaign, we endeavour to showcase the true family-oriented character of Biskope with a personal touch. There could be no better way of saying ‘Thank You’ to our viewers who have so dearly endorsed our remarkable journey.”